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History

In 1785, Fort Craig was constructed along Pistol Creek to protect settlers from a Cherokee attack. Named for Captain John Craig, a Revolutionary War hero, the fort was located at the base of the Great Smoky Mountains, and the area had long been home to generations of Native Americans. Part of the Great Indian Warpath once followed the same route as present-day U.S. Route 411. Captain Craig donated land near the fort for the establishment of a permanent settlement, and the new town was called Maryville. Named after Mary Blount, whose husband, William, was governor of Tennessee, Maryville was officially founded on July 11, 1795.

One of the town's early settlers was Sam Houston, who helped construct a one-room schoolhouse for the city's children. Houston taught there prior to enlisting in the army during the War of 1812 and beginning his illustrious career as a soldier and statesman. The Southern and Western Theological Seminary was established in 1819 and later became Maryville College. The area was home to a large Quaker community, and there was also a lot of abolitionist activity. During the Civil War, the majority of Maryville's citizens were Union sympathizers, but the city was not in Union hands until later in the war. Many buildings were destroyed by a fire that was set by Confederate troops in an attempt to expel Union soldiers from their hiding place in the local courthouse.

Today, Maryville is known for its high quality of life and small-town charm. It is the county seat of Blount County, and the downtown area has undergone a revival. Additionally, the city is close to a number of popular tourist attractions.

Geography

Located in the eastern part of Tennessee, Maryville is situated at the base of the Great Smoky Mountains. Pistol Creek runs through the northern part of the town, and the Little River runs east of the town. Maryville has a total area of approximately 16 square miles and is about 20 miles south of Knoxville.

Population

According to the latest estimates, Maryville has a population of about 27,000. Nearly 90 percent of the adults have graduated from high school, and about 32 percent of the adults have graduated from college. The median income is around $51,000, and the rate of home ownership is 65 percent.

Climate

Maryville has cool winters, warm summers and relatively high humidity. July is usually the warmest month, and the average high is around 88 degrees. In the winter, the average low is around 29 degrees. The city averages 47 inches of rain each year and around 10 inches of snow.

Attractions

Maryville offers a wide variety of things to do and see. Located only 13 miles from the city, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park consists of hiking trails, picnic areas, waterfalls and lookouts. Every year, Maryville hosts the Foothills Fall Festival, and visitors can enjoy arts, crafts, food and entertainment. Additionally, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg are both about an hour away. Pigeon Forge is home to the popular Dollywood, and Gatlinburg has several well-known attractions, including Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies.

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